Do you like chickens? Then you probably watch them occasionally and know: chicken cinema is relaxing. You might notice a chicken that behaves a little differently than the rest of the gaggle. You continue to keep an eye on it - and imperceptibly you are on a journey of thoughts ...

Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a unique and wonderfully creepy tale that is sure to delight Murakami fans."All I did was go to the library to borrow some books."On his way home from school, the young narrator of The Strange Library finds himself wondering how taxes were collected in the Ottoman Empire. He pops into the local library to see if it has a book on the subject. This is his first mistake.Led to a special 'read...

If you only had one wish to make, would you change your life, or would you change someone else's? Can a Goldfish find happiness in his dreary surroundings? Trapped in a tiny glass tank, a miserable goldfish makes it perfectly clear how disappointed he is with life. A series of wishes granted by a magic star reveal that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Will the fish ever find true happiness? Join him on his quest for a better life and his journey into selflessness in this ...

First Short Story: A young man has got a lot of dreams and wishes but no money. He wants to change his life and decides to rob a bank. He thinks if he gets a lot of money, things will be better and he will find a girlfriend. On the way a lot of things go wrong. Are these signs from God that he should not do what he plans? What will they write in the morning newspaper? Second Short Story: There are two friends in New York who want to go camping by a beautiful lake. The one is very sad becau...

I had a dog called Rover. He left home and never came back. I had a dog called Tiger. He kept stalking me. I had a dog called Boss. He kept trying to tell me what to do. What did the one gibbon say to the other gibbon? Gibbon the way I feel about you we ought to get married. What did the one stork say to the other stork? Stop storking me. What did the one warthog say to the other warthog? Warts with the long face? Cheer up, old pal!

A startling late-night discovery in a cemetery teaches a young man that giving in to curiosity can come with deadly consequences.

FREE Fun Story for kids: This is the short and funny story of how Kubuka (a young vervet monkey) met and became friends with Bazi (a young spotted hyena). Children of about 5 and up will enjoy this simple tale, and might even learn a few facts about African wildlife - such as how many different creatures make their homes in ant hills. And who is Moonhag? Read on and find out!(Please post Review)

Owls are birds. They have a round, bird-shaped body with many feathers. They also have large wings. Their wings are very big compared to the size of their body.Most owls are brown, tan and white. Some of them are all white or all brown. These colors help the owl blend into nature.Owls have very sharp claws on their feet. They use these to hunt with.They have sharp beaks. They use their beak to eat and fight with. Their beak curves down at the end.Their bottom be...

Frejya needs to change in order to help the ones she loves. Can she meet the challenge? Can she become the Goddess she is meant to be?Goddesses are made, not born.

A modern collection of Read-To or Read-Alone poems for the young. The assortment of verses range from fun, to fantasy, to charming. These verses appeal to grown-ups too! Thank you all for your support, it's highly appreciated.

The myth continues with a lonely eagle and a soulful boy. Reunited, but unable to help one another. Only the surly grizzly can help the boy become a hunter. But will he?A middle grade short story.A sequel to The Boy Who Flew With Eagles.

"Gail Gibbons's detailed introduction to horses is packed with historical facts, breed information, care and grooming tips.... Pierno's well-paced and deliberately pronounced reading is supplemented with sound effects of neighing, whinnying, and galloping horses as well as brief snippets of background orchestra music. ...Children with an interest in horses will find this title an adequate springboard for further reading." -School Library Journal